First vessel arrives at Shuwaikh Port following launch of Container Shipping Service from Khalifa Port

First vessel arrives at Shuwaikh Port following launch of Container Shipping Service from Khalifa Port

ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2023 (WAM) -- Today marked the inaugural visit of the container vessel "SAFEEN Pride" at Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait, which is part of the new weekly service recently launched by Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) Group to improve connectivity and facilitate trade with Kuwait.

SAFEEN Pride, part of the SAFEEN Feeders fleet, has a total tonnage of 15,636 tonnes, a carrying capacity of 16,855,210 tonnes of deadweight, capable of carrying 1,374 TEU.

Upon its arrival at Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port the vessel was received by Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait; Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, Acting CEO of the Maritime Cluster and SAFEEN Group at AD Ports Group; and Issa Abdullah Al-Mulla, Acting Director-General of the Kuwait Ports Corporation.

Commenting on the vessel's arrival, Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, said, “We are pleased to witness the launch of this new container shipping service from Khalifa Port to Shuwaikh Port, which will contribute to enhanced trade exchange between the UAE and Kuwait. Furthermore, we anticipate that this new service will provide the private sector with more transportation options for goods and merchandise.”

He added, "The collaboration that delivered this new service is testament to